Vergennes native Matteo Palmer will release his second recording "Embers", Saturday night at the ballroom of the Mt. Philo Inn in lovely downtown Charlotte. Produced by Grammy winner and Windham Hill Records founder Will Ackerman, who says "The kid has an almost frightening ability to find the emotion in his music.".

Seven Days says: "In 2014, guitarist Matteo Palmer established himself as one of Vermont's most promising young artists with his debut album, Out of Nothing. In addition to nearly peerless technical chops, Palmer showcased sublime sensibilities and a musical sensitivity well beyond his then-17 years. The kid wasn't simply a prodigious player — though he certainly was and is that. He was an artist, and nearly fully formed. Palmer plays with equal measures of elegance and energy, delivering fluid melody lines and hammering rich, percussive phrases that are stunning on a technical level. What is most remarkable about Matteo Palmer is his sensitivity. Whether a result of Ackerman’s teaching or his own maturity, Palmer performs with a sense of humility and grace that might be the envy of many players two and three times his age. He is delicate and precise, his tone pure and beautiful. Every note he plays, every tap of the fret board, every bend of a string, every ringing harmonic, is employed only in service to his ethereal and evocative compositions. The result is a rich tapestry of sound that’s both soothing and thrilling, and an album that signals the arrival of a brilliant young Vermont talent."
Admission $15, which includes salads by Starry Night Cafe. A cash bar will feature local beer and wine.
Please reserve seating by calling or emailing reserve@mtphiloinn.com. Artist Series' events feature an eclectic mix of visual, musical, and performance artists, and take place in a salon style in our historic 2000 sq. ft. Ballroom.

Jan 26, 2025, 1:30 to 2:30 PM

Jan 27, 2025, 6 PM

Feb 1, 2025, 3 to 4 PM